168,221 ratings — 173,066 ratings — Cannon’s illustrations are lush and invigorating, guaranteed to enrapture the most reluctant reader. by: This book is a wonderful combination — ludicrously funny and touching. 49,006 ratings — Sharie falls asleep and rolls out the window. It turns out that his disappearance is connected with his scientific work, and Meg, her brilliant little brother, and her friend Calvin set out to find him — a search that takes them on an exciting but dangerous galactic adventure. published 1954, avg rating 3.95 — Find William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale at your local library. Chester Cricket, Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat meet at a newsstand in a New York subway station when a lonely little boy, Mario Bellini, finds the cricket in a pile of trash. by: 3,205 ratings — The Year of the Garden by Andrea Cheng. This is a list of my daughter’s favorite books in 5th grade. This is the story of an unfortunate cockroach named Crickwing, called this because of a twisted wing earned when fleeing a predator. Little is known about this rare animal that looks like a bear, has a pocket like a kangaroo and lives in trees. This fascinating multi-layered story is an enjoyable but dark read for anyone who loves a good story within a story. by: Want to see the movie? 87 pages. by: With a mother who is a rodeo trick rider, a grandfather who innocently manages to scare the local citizenry and get himself arrested, and a dog who wears a red bandana — not to mention a boy who thinks he can fly — it is not surprising that the Blossoms attract misadventures. Parents need to know that there is nothing to be concerned about here and lots to cheer. Fantasy books can be hard to follow, but this one keeps the sentences short and has a lot of pictures to support comprehension. published 1960, avg rating 4.26 — Ah, the fantasy series, how we love thee. Sweet Ladies! by: Leaving the peaceful life of his adopted parents, Urchin is caught in the intrigue of the court when the king’s son is murdered. Isabella and Craig Hatkoff and Paula Kuhumbu, illustrated by: Peter Greste - (Scholastic Press, 2007) 40 pages. Dylan is obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as is Tom, the man who tried to rob them and whom they hire instead. Donna M. Bateman, illustrated by: Brian Lies - (Charlesbridge, 2007) 32 pages. After meeting many confusing adults, he eventually lands on Earth, where he befriends a snake and a fox. Also in residence is Dajun the alligator, caretaker of this precious ecosystem. Books for grade 5 – this list of recommended reading books for grade 5 has been curated and compiled by teachers and librarians to appeal to elementary school children in the 5th Grade, aged 10-11. by: Based on a true story set in World War II Japan, Sadako attempts to carry out the legend that the crafting of 1,000 paper cranes would heal her disease. The main character, Greg, is a kid who usually doesn’t do the right thing the first time around. 133,064 ratings — Set within the historical context of prairie life, 11-year-old tomboy Sallie March is a lover of dime-store novels. by: Fakes and Hoaxes Through the Years, Good Masters! by: Find The Contest: Everest #1 at your local library. The author provides personality and humor for each of the characters as they plead their case to the readers. Want to see the movie? When Sam unexpectedly disappears and is presumed dead, it’s up to Jake and Sam’s dog, Jim Ugly, (who is part wolf and part dog) to get to the bottom of the mystery. How does it change everyone’s perceptions? Young readers learn indelible lessons that will stay with them for life. Audrey Couloumbis - (Random House, 2005) 295 pages. 998,633 ratings — Interaction with the natural world is not mentioned, although many of the new technologies have eco-friendly components and the food is all meatless and delicious. Set in Elizabethan London, The Shakespeare Stealer introduces us to Shakespearean stagecraft, life on the streets of London and to the truth behind the youthful appearance of Queen Elizabeth I! published 1956, avg rating 3.93 — Many adults look back on this book with a catch in the throat and have a special place for it in their hearts. 267,696 ratings — published 2012, avg rating 3.87 — Neil Philip, illustrated by: Jacqueline Mair - (Clarion Books, 2003) 83 pages. Liza and her mother are seeking refuge in Gumbo Limbo, a lush hammock of trees in the Florida Everglades. Julius Lester - (Hyperion Books for Children, 2005) 177 pages. Read this book to be safe! Laura Ingalls Wilder, illustrated by: Garth Williams - (Harper & Bros., 1953) 256 pages. published 1954, avg rating 3.61 — However, the reading level a bit more challenging than 4th grade so I’ve put it on the 5th grade book series list. by: She and her sister become the main characters of their own “real-life” story when they escape their guardians and encounter rattlesnakes, cougars, an unsavory gang and a blizzard. by: by: Find The Cricket in Times Square at your local library. We have included both new and classic books for sixth graders to read. I challenge you to try to pry this out of the hands of your fourth-grade adventure lover. Perfect for: Kids who like fantasy stories. The court awards him custody of the younger girls, but not of Addie, because he is not her “real” dad. Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories. This suspenseful tale is based on a true story and makes for an amazing read. Bradley has no friends, is disliked by all the students and teachers in the school and, always sits by himself in the last seat, last row. Richard and Florence Atwater, illustrated by: Robert Lawson - (Little, Brown & Co., 1938) 139 pages. This list of books contains teacher-recommended, kid-favorite read aloud books for third (3rd) grade. Find Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules at your local library. Here are 20 books recommended by young readers on Bookopolis.com, an online community where young readers share book reviews and recommendations with friends. Joe counts all wrong and gets the right answer. Meg, an awkward girl who doesn’t quite fit in, has a lot to worry about. Find 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth at your local library. James Henry Trotter leads a happy life until his parents are eaten by an escaped rhinoceros and he is thrust into the world of his nasty aunts, Sponge and Spiker. Error rating book. Want to see the movie? Find On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank at your local library. Crickwing finds he has a talent for food presentation: He is a food sculptor! Wendy Orr, illustrated by: Kerry Millard - (Yearling Books, 2001) 125 pages. Everest. Together they share folding and tossing secrets that will make anyone into a paper—airplane connoisseur. These days, fantasy-series books rule the bookshelves, yet this quiet tale of friendship endures. Find Good Masters! The High Noon Books division of Academic Therapy Publications publishes materials in the field of learning disabilities and special education, including tests, assessments, parent and teacher resources, hi/lo and low level readers, and visual perceptual aids. When their only neighbors, the ancient Potwards, complain and ruin her birthday party, Lizzie decides to become a witch and cast a spell on them. GURPS … Bullying, blackmail, and tongue-in-cheek humor run rampant at Emerson Hickey Elementary in this 10th installment of these private-eye mysteries. by: Find Magyk: Septimus Heap Book One at your local library. by: Also, you can tell that Greg’s mom is working hard to raise respectful sons. … As readers will learn, neither El Jefe, nor Chula are who or what they appear to be. Find The World Record Paper Airplane Book at your local library. The school dance is coming up and he has asked his friends Pickles and Salem for help. Louis Sachar, illustrated by: Julie Brinckloe - (Avon Books, 1978) 128 pages. Find Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Mexican Folktales at your local library. by: published 2007, avg rating 4.04 — published 1961, avg rating 4.16 — avg rating 4.10 — Perfect for: Kids who like science fiction and fantasy. The Tucks will never die, which turns out to be less of a blessing than one might think. Find The Earth Dragon Awakes at your local library. by: There is a range of exciting and thought-provoking books to suit all abilities, including easy readers and more advanced texts. published 2007, avg rating 3.86 — Patty Kelley Criswell, illustrated by: Stacy Peterson - (American Girl Publishing, 2006) 80 pages. Barbara Wersba, illustrated by: Donna Diamond - (Front Street Books, 2005) 83 pages. Urchin, a foundling, was found on the shore of Mistmantle Island. by: The books are relatable and tell good stories while also teaching lessons about empathy, understanding, and friendship. Find James and the Giant Peach at your local library. A kid getting a novel published — too ridiculous to be believable, right? by: Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade. 6,704 ratings — Patti Kelley Criswell, illustrated by: Ali Douglass - (American Girl Publishing, 2007) 56 pages. Find Day of Tears : A Novel in Dialogue at your local library. by: Sixth-grader Addie’s life is complicated. by: Calvin is sent to the 19th floor to deliver a note, but there is no 19th floor — the builder forgot it. 393,220 ratings — Parents should know that this is exactly the kind of book you hope your kids will find and love — showing the best examples of kids and adults behaving in caring, intelligent and positive ways. Nevertheless, his intelligence ends up saving the day when he and his younger brother get lost in Skeleton Cave. This is a book to teach your child about the horrors of war and illness, but most importantly about hope. The first book of this humorous full-color graphic novel series describes the misadventures of the three Bone cousins as they explore a forested valley populated with frightening creatures. 2,137 ratings — Find Do the Funky Pickle at your local library. Publishers are looking for good school stories — who better to write one than a kid? Anna and her family have just moved into a new house, which means a new school and new friends for Anna. The Misadventures of Maude March is a Wild West story about two orphan girls who become outlaws. It’s great to see Laura and her sisters take simple pleasure in playing with their dolls, making homemade goodies and listening to their father’s stories. Find Love That Dog at your local library. She wrote Keeping Score, about a girl living in Brooklyn during the Korean War, combining her passion for baseball with her own family’s past. Fun ideas for the whole family to discuss and implement! Laura Ingalls is a kid who loves to help her family, is afraid of wolves and hates her “boring” brown hair. ... features the imperfect kids of Mrs. Rooney's second grade class. How could people who considered themselves to be good, decent people have treated others in this way? 6,157 ratings — Find Snow Treasure at your local library. published 2009, avg rating 3.94 — Find Edgar & Ellen Under Town at your local library. by: Laurence Yep - (HarperCollins Publishers, 2006) 128 pages. An answer key provides a great opportunity to practice new skills from pictographs to Igpay Atinlay. Perfect for: Kids with siblings, older and younger. by: Readers will encounter the whipping of slaves, a forced fight in which a slave loses an eye, the death of a baby in a rainstorm and a suicide. Amy Zuckerman and Jim Daly, illustrated by: John Manders - (Dutton, 2009) 32 pages. Judy and Peter’s parents go to the opera, leaving them with instructions “to keep the house neat.” The children soon find themselves bored with their toys, after making a mess with them as soon as Mom and Dad have walked out the door. 683,404 ratings — 61,575 ratings — Suggestions for being a good listener and participant are also included to encourage children to talk about what they are reading. Chula Sanchez wished her parents hadn’t decided against naming her Esperanza. by: New readers and those familiar with Laura Ingalls and her family will love following along as Laura takes them through a year in the life of the little family of pioneers. Set in late-1970s New York City, When You Reach Me is the story of Miranda, a sixth grader who’s caught up in reading the classic children’s fantasy A Wrinkle in Time while negotiating the complexities of her friendships and reflecting on her life. One day he encounters a flinty old man who has even more secrets than he does. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor - (Simon and Schuster, 1991) 144 pages. Jean Fritz - (G.P. Check out the 2002 adaptation, in which the character Winnie is 15 instead of 10. Elaine Pascoe - (Henry Holt and Co., 2005) 87 pages. by: Gregory Tang, illustrated by: Harry Briggs - (Scholastic, 2002) 32 pages. This book has everything a budding spy or cryptographer wants to know about creating codes, ciphers, and the methods of concealment. The hook: Mr Popper’s Penguins is one of those classic childhood books that kids always remember, and even ranks up there with Charlotte’s Web and James and the Giant Peach. Today’s kids are mesmerized by rap and rhyme, so this book is sure to motivate as well as encourage children to use different strategies to solve multiplication problems. Jeff Kinney - (Amulet Books, 2008) 224 pages. Fanciful cartoon drawings show a lively and appealing world full of new and intriguing activities that correspond neatly to modern equivalents. … He is the spirit of life. Sy Montgomery, illustrated by: Nic Bishop - (Houghton Mifflin, 2006) 79 pages. Want to see the movie? by: by: Once a lonely outcast, he has friends and a place to call home for the first time in his life. Horror (Paul Elliott and Chris McCubbin, 2001 2, ISBN 1-55634-533-X) - A sourcebook for running campaigns inspired by B-grade science fiction and horror movies of the 1950s. The situation — and Winnie’s choices — grows complicated when a stranger shows up, hoping to profit off of the spring water that made the Tucks immortal. published 2015, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge, #1), The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1), The Indian in the Cupboard (The Indian in the Cupboard, #1), The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1), Island of the Blue Dolphins (Kindle Edition), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Hardcover), The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1), The Hobbit, or There and Back Again (Paperback), Where the Red Fern Grows (Mass Market Paperback), Are You There God? A wonderful, heartwarming story that harkens back to the greatest children’s literature. But Codell’s lyrical take on it is sharply observed and poignantly funny. This is a lovely, moving book. Gary Blackwood - (Puffin Books, 1998) 216 pages. As Mommers falters, he continues to support them, but the only home he can purchase for them is a small trailer parked across from a mini-mart. Linda Sue Park - (Clarion Books, 2008) 208 pages. 465,040 ratings — Boredom is no longer an issue! 38,816 ratings — It's Me, Margaret (Hardcover), Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman (Paperback), Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1), Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories (Hardcover), Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal (Hardcover), Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, #1), Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures (Hardcover), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, #1), The Call of the Wild (Mass Market Paperback), The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1). The chapter book’s witty dialogue (albeit with dated language), clever characters and an ethical predicament make this book as enjoyable today as in the 1930s. Then he becomes “the saddest and loneliest boy you could find.” When a little man in a dark green suit gives James a bag of magic crystals, the story takes off. She lives in a little house in the big woods where she and her siblings work hard at their many chores, mind their ma and pa, go to school all in one room and have lots of frontier adventures. by: Server Issue: Please try again later. Readers see the experiences of a wealthy white family and an immigrant Chinese family at the time of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 11,884 ratings — How do you protect yourself from a sisiutl? Take a spunky heroine competently surviving on her own on a deserted island (the ultimate kid fantasy). Refresh and try again. How could the slaves endure it? Find Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Writing at your local library. The 1996 film sets the action in America instead of England but stays fairly true to the book’s plot. by: The Sharp children live in Cleve Cottage at the end of Cleve Road. Shop our collection of 4th grade books and educational toys & games. Find Waiting for Normal at your local library. We can even hope that this brilliant book, with its awards and attendant success, may lead to a renaissance of books for kids that make history come alive. If you want a fun way to learn how to multiply, you must read this clever picture book. James befriends overgrown garden dwellers, Grasshopper, Earthworm, Miss Spider and Centipede. 2,205,210 ratings — From Henry Ford’s Quadricycle to the fastest dragster, the most unique cars of all time are spotlighted in this captivating book that enthralls young readers as they learn about the history of and continuing fascination with the automobile. by: The fox helps him to understand the rose, and the snake offers to help him return to his planet — but at a price. Natalie Babbitt - (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975) 139 pages. David Schwartz offers the perfect read-aloud for the child who has difficulty conceptualizing a million. Yes! Find The Boy Who Painted Dragons at your local library. published 1903, avg rating 3.88 — “Cause Chula means pretty and there ain’t nothing pretty ’bout me now.” Pape was driving drunk when he and Chula crashed. This kit contains helpful directions for starting a book club and includes question cards, bookmarks and activity cards. Find The Misadventures of Maude March at your local library. Diane Stanley - (HarperCollins, 2007) 32 pages. What do you think of the standoff between Dave and the principal? Want to see the movie? Choosing books for 4th graders can be difficult. Want to see the movie? The Blossoms are not an ordinary family. 42,807 ratings — The approximate levels for each grade are as follows: Kindergarten to 1st grade from 0-530, 2nd grade from 420-650, 3rd grade from 620-820, 4th grade from 740-940, 5th grade from 830-1030, 6th to 8th grade from 1010-1205 and 9th to 12th grade from 1050-1605. George Selden - (Ariel Books, 1960) 144 pages. by: This book has sibling rivalry, one wild party and some scheming to cheat on tests and get out of chores. Then a series of seemingly unrelated events starts to change things in their lives and community. by: Jeff Kinney - (Amulet Books, 2007) 244 pages. Students will enjoy getting to know Sage’s characters. Children will love learning about Matilda and her extraordinary powers. Jerry Spinelli - (Scholastic, 1993) 132 pages. Will he have the moral integrity to disobey his master or will he betray his new family? Addie has dyslexia, so learning is an act of will and persistence. Nothing is simple in this taut, unforgettable drama. published 1986, avg rating 3.99 — But the rose is demanding, and he is confused by his feelings about her. In fact, many teachers today use it as part of their language arts curriculum. Find The Best of Times: Math Strategies That Multiply at your local library. Find The Little Prince at your local library. by: When a mysterious beast is rumored to be stomping on flower beds and scratching up cars, Alonzo is called on for his monster expertise. 238,663 ratings — They go to the park, where they find a board game and bring it home only to discover that it is not the usual run-of-the-mill game. Find Sahara Special at your local library. If you’re daughter isn’t really into reading yet, be sure to also check out my list of best books for girls in 4th grade. by: When asked why he paints them, Ping lies and says, “Because I love dragons! Most highly recommended. Visuals abound and the book concludes with some significant ways for kids to make a difference. Highly recommended for its compelling story and sensitivity to current issues. Fourteen-year-old orphan Widge works for a mean and unscrupulous master who goes by the name of Falconer. The stone goddess comes to life thanks to Pyg’s artistic talents, but his ideas of perfect beauty are severely challenged as he learns the woman is as cold and disdainful as she is lovely. Sorry for the inconvenience. Why was Greg’s mother more upset when she found out he lied? Find Friends: Making Them and Keeping Them at your local library. He is the secret force in nature.” The book reads like an ancient folktale, carrying timeless spiritual messages about inner strength and facing one’s fears. Erin Hunter - (HarperCollins, 2008) 293 pages. A gentle but powerful reflection on mortality, and on what constitutes a meaningful life. Observing the action is a real flesh-and-blood girl named Jane, whose own desire (to become a renowned sculptor) is far more attainable than Pyg’s. published 1991, avg rating 3.95 — It’s the story of Ping, a talented young boy who secretly fears the dragons whose images he paints. Find Tuck Everlasting at your local library. Find Atherton Book 1: The House of Power at your local library. Young readers engage with poetry, information and counting practice as they learn about swamps and the animals that live there. Set in the early 1900s, Tom Fitzgerald, aka “The Great Brain,” is of the “Tom Sawyer” ilk. published 1983, avg rating 3.90 — Lee Welles - (Daisyworld Press, 2006) 336 pages. Does the thought of memorizing your multiplication facts drive you crazy? Want to watch the movie? E. Charlton-Trujillo - (Random House, 2006) 224 pages. It also puts a literal spin on the expression “pearls of wisdom” — the dragons live in heaven and collect pearls carved with words such as “Seek your heart,” or “Dare to be great.” Demi’s gold-tinged illustrations are dramatically beautiful, combining paint and ink with Chinese silk brocade. Jean Craighead George - (Harper, 1992) 144 pages. Get the GreatSchools newsletter - our best articles, worksheets and more delivered weekly. A prize-winning story of the biggest slave auction in history. This book tells the story of Bradley Chalkers, a boy who tells enormous lies, picks fights with girls, spits on people and is considered by his teachers to have behavioral issues. published 1961, avg rating 3.77 — He is a shrewd and wily kid with a keen ability to earn a penny. Eventually he decides to leave and journey to other planets in search of knowledge. published 1978, avg rating 4.14 — published 1993, avg rating 3.84 — A subplot describes discrimination that is experienced and overcome. One of the book’s diagrams depicts the number of survivors according to their station on the boat. published 2003, avg rating 4.24 — This nutty world is built on the sort of playful twists of logic that kids love. 12,762 ratings — Perfect for: Kids who like science and nature. Illustrated throughout, this chapter book is for more mature fourth-grade readers, as it does not pull any punches when taking on subjects like factory farming. As the Earth begins to shake, the residents of Atherton wonder what is happening to their world and their societies as the upper echelon begins to sink into the lower tier. Find Little House in the Big Woods at your local library. Schools are now made from plasticized blocks that snap together, for example, while recess features virtual batting practice and a “smart trampoline.” Recreational activities include magnetized hovering skateboards and a virtual-reality “Fanta-trek Center.” Some social changes are briefly noted, such as new career paths and the increase of marriages between different ethnicities. 2030: A Day in the Life of Tomorrow’s Kids, Chronicles of Prydain #01: The Book of Three, The Mistmantle Chronicles Book One: Urchin of the Riding Stars, Walter the Giant Storyteller’s Giant Book of Giant Stories, Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Mexican Folktales, Journey to Jo’burg: A South African Story, The Missing ‘Gator of Gumbo Limbo: An Eco Mystery, William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, The Best of Times: Math Strategies That Multiply, Fooled You! Parents will appreciate that his friend’s dad looks up video games on a parent Web site to see if they have too much violence. Chester Cricket, Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat meet at a newsstand in a New York subway station when a lonely little boy, Mario Bellini, finds the cricket in a pile of trash. 32,793 ratings — Nicola Davies, illustrated by: Neal Layton - (Candlewick Press, 2006) 64 pages. The gross-out factor alone will make this a must-read for many kids. Sabrina, on the other hand, is in sixth grade and quickly discovers that the entire sixth-grade teaching staff is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. published 2011, avg rating 3.94 — Andrew Clements - (Simon & Schuster, 2001) 196 pages. How could Sampson, a slave, come to identify so strongly with being a slave that he resisted freedom? by: 39. Jeff Smith - (Scholastic, 1995) 138 pages. by: published 1966, avg rating 4.10 — This posthumously published prequel to the Anna Wang novels ushers third-grade readers into the series. 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